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The inaugural edition of Creative Careers Days, Art Jameel’s flagship learning event, is unfolding in Jeddah over three immersive days under the guiding theme ‘Inspire, Learn, Connect.’ Dreamers, doers and career-shifters looking to grow in the creative sector are invited to step into a space designed to nurture connection, learning and growth.
Creative Careers Days is accompanied by a robust programme schedule that includes one-on-one mentoring sessions with specialists, hands-on workshops in photography, videography and graphic design, ‘career surgeries’ and portfolio reviews, networking opportunities, live performances, and a diverse line-up of panel discussions on success stories, AI, the creative economy and the future of the arts.
Click here for the full programme and scroll through below for highlights; entry to the program is free and open to all; registration required.
Day One: Inspire
“Inspiration as Career”
The journey begins by mapping creativity, education, technology and storytelling through performances, reflections and conversations, featuring a music performance by Saudi jazz singer Loulwa Al-Sharif, alongside inspirational talks by leading institutions WRTH, Stellar Education, Fujifilm, Click Up and a wider network of creative thinkers and doers.
Day Two: Learn
“The Creative Journey”
Day two includes hands-on making sessions, one-to-one portfolio reviews, and lively talks with Marya Mayan, Ameen Royan, Ameer Albahouth and Ghazwan Hamdan alongside practical workshops on pitching, pricing and workflow to equip creatives with the tools to sustain and plan their future in the arts.
For Portfolio Reviews, register your interest HERE
For Career Workshops, register your interest HERE
Day Three: Connect
“Creative Links”
The last day is about mentoring with industry experts, honing your story through elevator pitches, real time networking and connections, as well as a closing celebration honouring JYL Art Award winners, our wider partners and facilitators who sustain and grow the creative ecosystem.
For Speed Mentoring, register your interest HERE
For Connection Accelerator (Elevator Pitch), register your interest HERE
